LG Electronics Microwave Oven MH 6047C User Manual

MICROWAVE/GRILL OVEN  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating.  
MH-6047G  
MH-6048S  
MH-6048SS  
MH-6047C  
 
Contents  
How the Microwave Oven Works  
Precautions  
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Contents  
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4 ~ 5  
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7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14 ~ 15  
16 ~ 17  
18 ~ 19  
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Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and  
ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel  
through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens,  
however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in  
microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created  
microwave energy.  
Unpacking & Installing  
Setting the Clock  
Child Lock  
Micro Power Cooking  
Micro Power Level  
Two Stage Cooking  
Quick Start  
Grill Cooking  
Combination Cooking  
Auto Cook  
These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven.  
A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot  
pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials  
as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe  
cooking dishes are constructed.  
Auto Defrost  
Quick Defrost  
More or Less Cooking  
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually  
get hot from the heat generated by the food.  
Important safety instructions  
Microwave - safe Utensils  
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking  
Questions & Answers  
21 ~ 22  
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24 ~ 25  
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A very safe appliance  
Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all  
home appliances. When the door is opened, the  
oven automatically stops producing microwaves.  
Microwave energy is converted completely to heat  
when it enters food, leaving no “left over” energy  
to harm you when you eat your food.  
Plug wiring information/Technical Specifications  
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Unpacking &  
Installing  
By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating  
correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your  
oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. Check to make sure that your oven has not been  
damaged during delivery.  
Place the oven in the level location of your choice with  
more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least  
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper  
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the  
edge of the surface to prevent tipping.  
An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking  
the outlet can damage the oven.  
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level  
surface.  
MH-6047G  
MH-6047C  
MH-6048S/MH-6048SS  
GRILL RACK  
MH-6047G  
MH-6048S/MH-6048SS  
TRAY GLASS  
TURNTABLE  
MH-6047C  
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING  
PURPOSES  
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Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make  
sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the  
socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it  
from the electrical socket and then plug it back in.  
Press the STOP/CLEAR button, and press  
the START button one time to set 30  
seconds of cooking time.  
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.  
Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place  
the GLASS TRAY on top.  
The DISPLAY will count down from 30 seconds. When it  
reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and  
test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water  
should be warm. Be careful when removing the container it may  
be hot.  
Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint)  
of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven  
door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to  
use please refer to page  
23 .  
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED  
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall  
be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked  
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.  
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Setting the  
You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock .  
Clock  
In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.  
Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.  
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described  
earlier in this book.  
Press STOP .  
When your oven is plugged in for the  
first time or when power resumes after a  
power cut, a "0" will be shown in the  
display; you will have to reset the clock.  
Press CLOCK once for 24 hour clock .  
(If you want to use 12 hour clock, Press CLOCK once more.  
If you want to change different option after setting clock,  
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)  
If the clock (or display) shows any  
strange looking symbols, unplug your  
oven from the electrical socket and plug  
it back in and reset the clock.  
Press 10 MIN fifteen times.  
Press 1 MIN three times.  
Press 10 SEC five times.  
During clock setting the colon will flash.  
After setting, the colon will stop flashing.  
Press CLOCK or START to set the time.  
The clock starts counting.  
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Child  
Lock  
Press STOP .  
Your oven has a safety feature that  
prevents accidental running of the oven.  
Once the child lock is set, you will be  
unable to use any functions and no  
cooking can take place.  
Press and hold STOP until “L” appears in the display and BEEP sounds.  
The CHILD LOCK is now set.  
The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock.  
However your child can still open the  
oven door!  
L” remains displayed to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set.  
L
To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP until “L” disappears. You will  
hear BEEP when it’s released.  
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Micro Power  
Cooking  
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.  
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier  
in this book.  
Press STOP.  
Your oven has five microwave Power  
settings. High power is automatically  
selected but repeated presses of the  
POWER key will select a different power  
level .  
Press POWER twice to select 80% power.  
"
" appears on the display.  
Power  
output  
%
POWER  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press 10 SEC three times.  
HIGH  
MAX  
800W  
100%  
80%  
MEDIUM  
HIGH  
640W  
480W  
320W  
60%  
40%  
MEDIUM  
Press START.  
DEFROST  
After cooking is over, End Reminder Beep Sounds per 1 minute for  
5 minutes until the oven door is opened.  
MEDIUM LOW  
LOW  
160W  
20%  
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Micro Power  
Level  
Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.  
The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this  
microwave oven.  
POWER LEVEL  
USE  
POWER LEVEL  
POW ER OUTPUT  
(%)  
HIGH  
* Boil Water  
* Brown minced beef  
* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables  
* Cook tender cuts of meat  
100%  
80%  
800W  
640W  
480W  
MEDIUM HIGH  
MEDIUM  
* All reheating  
* Roast meat and poultry  
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish  
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs  
* Bake cakes and scones  
* Prepare eggs  
* Cook custard  
60%  
* Prepare rice, soup  
DEFROST/  
* All thawing  
MEDIUM LOW  
* Melt butter and chocolate  
* Cook less tender cuts of meat  
40%  
20%  
320W  
160W  
LOW  
* Soften butter & cheese  
* Soften ice cream  
* Raise yeast dough  
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Two stage  
Cooking  
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stage will cook your food  
for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 40%(320W).  
Press STOP .  
During two stage cooking the oven door  
can be opened and food checked. Close  
the oven door and press START and the  
cooking stage will continue.  
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.  
Press POWER once to select HIGH power.  
Press 10 MIN once.  
Press 1 MIN once.  
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and  
stage 2 commences.  
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.  
Press POWER four times to select 40% power.  
Should you wish to clear the programme  
press STOP twice.  
Press 10 MIN three times.  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
Press START.  
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Quick  
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.  
Start  
Press STOP.  
The QUICK START feature allows you to  
set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power  
cooking with a touch of the START key.  
Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power.  
Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.  
During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to  
10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the START key.  
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Grill  
In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds.  
Cooking  
Press STOP.  
This feature will allow you to brown and  
crisp food quickly.  
Press GRILL.  
Set the cooking time.  
Press 10 MIN once.  
Press 1 MIN twice.  
Press 10 SEC three times.  
Press START.  
GRILL RACK  
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Combination  
In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode co-3 for a cooking time  
of 25 minutes.  
Cooking  
Press STOP.  
Press Combi three times.  
“Co-3” appears on the display.  
Your oven has a combination cooking  
feature which allows you to cook food  
with heater and microwave at the same  
time. This generally means it takes less  
Set the cooking time.  
Press 10 MIN two times.  
time to cook your food.  
Press 1 MIN five times.  
The sheath heater grills the surface of  
the food while microwave heats inside.  
Press START.  
Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot!  
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Auto  
Cook  
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.6 kg of jacket potato.  
Press STOP.  
AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of  
your favorite food easily by selecting the  
food type and entering the weight of the  
food by pressing the MORE/LESS key.  
Press AUTO COOK once.  
“Ac-1” appears on the display.  
Press  
Category  
AUTO COOK  
Select desired weight of potato.  
Press the MORE key six times to enter 0.6kg.  
time  
JACKET POTATO  
times  
times  
times  
times  
times  
FRESH VEGETABLE  
FROZEN VEGETABLE  
ROAST BEEF  
ROAST PORK  
CHICKEN PORTION  
Press START.  
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FOOD CATEGORY  
FOOD TEMP.  
UTENSILS  
WEIGHT LIMIT  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Wash, dry and prick potato with a fork several times.  
Place the potato with three pieces of paper towel in the centre of the glass  
tray. After Cooking, Stand covered with foil 5 minutes.  
Room temp.  
Glass tray  
0.1 kg ~ 1.0 kg  
1. JACKET POTATO  
2. FRESH VEGETABLE  
Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.  
Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes.  
Add amount of water according to the quantity.  
** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon  
Room temp.  
Microwave-  
safe bowl  
0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon  
Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.  
Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes.  
Add amount of water according to the quantity.  
** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon  
Frozen  
Microwave-  
safe bowl  
0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
3. FROZEN  
VEGETABLE  
** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon  
Refrigerated  
Refrigerated  
Refrigerated  
Rack  
Rack  
0.5kg ~ 0.8kg  
0.5kg ~ 0.8kg  
0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg  
4.  
5.  
Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack on the  
metal tray, The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue.  
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.  
ROAST BEEF  
ROAST PORK  
Brush the porkwith melted margarine or butter. Place on the low rack on the  
metal tray, The oven will beep, turn food over and press start to continue.  
After cooking, stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.  
Wash and dry skin. Brush the chicken legs with melted  
margarine or butter. Place on the rack over the drip dish.  
When beeps, turn food over. And then press start to continue  
cooking. After cooking, stand covered with foil for 2-5 minutes.  
Rack &  
Microwave-  
safe plate  
6. CHICKEN PORTION  
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The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking  
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely  
thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still  
slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will  
require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4 kg  
of frozen poultry.  
Auto  
Defrost  
Press STOP.  
Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any  
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the  
oven door.  
Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.  
dEF2” appears on the display window.  
Your oven has four microwave defrost  
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and  
BREAD; each defrost category has  
different power settings. Repeated  
presses of the AUTO DEFROST key will  
select a different setting.  
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.  
Press  
AUTO DEFROST  
Press the MORE key fourteen times to enter 1.4 Kg.  
MEAT  
time  
Press START.  
POULTRY  
FISH  
times  
times  
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to  
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After  
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.  
BREAD  
times  
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounds) unless the door is opened.  
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AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE  
* Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable.  
* If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting.  
Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.  
* Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.  
* When BEEP, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue.  
At the end of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed.  
To thaw completely , for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.  
CATEGORY  
WEIGHT LIMIT  
UTENSIL  
FOOD  
Microwave ware  
(Flat plate)  
Meat  
0.1 ~ 4.0 kg  
Meat  
Poultry  
Fish  
Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger  
Pork chops, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)  
Turn food over at beep.  
After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.  
Poultry  
Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)  
Turn food over at beep.  
After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.  
Fish  
Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods  
Turn food over at beep.  
After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.  
Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.  
Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate.  
Turn food over at beep.  
Paper towel  
or flat plate  
0.1 ~ 0.5 kg  
Bread  
After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.  
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Quick  
Defrost  
Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly.  
This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost  
0.5kg of frozen minced meat.  
Press STOP/CLEAR.  
Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any  
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close  
the oven door.  
Your oven has a microwave quick  
defrost setting (MEAT).  
Press QUICK DEFROST.  
The oven will start automatically.  
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to  
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After  
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.  
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.  
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QUICK DEFROST  
SEQUENCE  
FOOD  
MIN./MAX. FOOD  
0.5 kg  
1. MEAT  
Minced meat  
Beef  
Lamb  
Veal  
* The benefit of this Quick Defrost feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting, but just like conventional defrosting you must  
check the food during the defrosting time.  
* For best results, remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic package(wrapper). Otherwise, the wrap will  
hold steam and juice close to the food which can cause the outer surface of the food to cook.  
* Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish to catch drippings.  
* Food should still be some what icy in the center when removed from the oven.  
* After defrosting, let stand for 10 minutes or until thawed.  
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More or Less  
Cooking  
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a  
longer or shorter cooking time.  
Press STOP.  
Set the required AUTO COOK programme.  
Select weight of food.  
Your food is cooked to your satisfaction  
by using the MORE/LESS buttons all of  
the AUTO COOK programmes to be  
adjusted to cook your food for a longer  
or shorter time.  
Press START.  
When cooking without Auto function you  
can extend the cooking time at any point  
using the MORE/LESS key.  
There is no need to stop the cooking  
process.  
Press the MORE key.  
The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.  
Press the LESS key.  
The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.  
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WARNING  
Important safety instructions  
Read carefully and keep for future reference  
Please ensure cooking times are correctly  
set as over cooking may result in FIRE and  
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.  
12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or  
vegetable.  
13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which  
will burst.  
1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the  
door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.  
It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation  
which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against  
exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a  
qualified service technician.  
2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in  
the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave  
energy, if the oven is accidentally started.  
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause  
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the  
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)  
4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains  
instructions, for the food you are cooking.  
14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.  
15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note  
though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for  
heating or cooking.  
16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be  
operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.  
17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power  
supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.  
18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper  
or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the  
possibility of the food container is deteriorating.  
19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate  
instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a  
safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.  
20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they  
are liable to explode.  
21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the  
microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified  
service technician.  
5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.  
6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use  
ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always  
remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause  
serious damage.  
7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other  
obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may  
cause microwave energy leakage.  
8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which  
may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking.  
9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may  
cause breakage or damage.  
10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal  
times are allowed they may overheat and burn.  
11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more  
behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental  
tipping of the appliance.  
22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.  
23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,  
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook  
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.  
Before clearing make sure they are not hot.  
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Important safety instructions  
Read carefully and keep for future reference  
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for  
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.  
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).  
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the  
oven due to the possibility of ignition.  
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.  
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the  
oven.  
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the  
door closed in order to stifle any flames.  
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm  
persons without supervision.  
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,  
therefore care must be taken when handing the container.  
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or  
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to  
avoid burns.  
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be  
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.  
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to  
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the  
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to  
microwave energy.  
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in  
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating  
has ended.  
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.  
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed  
containers since they are liable to explode.  
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.  
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when  
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able  
to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of  
improper use.  
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to  
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the  
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.  
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Microwave-safe  
Utensils  
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your  
microwave oven  
Paper  
Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven,  
provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and  
moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking  
trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured  
paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain  
impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.  
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the  
oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning.  
Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave  
oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as  
microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a  
simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.  
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave  
oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil  
remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does  
not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being  
absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You  
probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as  
cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following  
checklist.  
Plastic cooking bags  
Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe.  
However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use  
ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and  
rupture.  
Plastic microwave cookware  
A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most  
part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in  
new kitchen equipment.  
Dinner plates  
Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the  
manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.  
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic  
Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven,  
but they should be tested to be sure.  
Glassware  
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of  
oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as  
tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.  
CAUTION  
Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking  
utensils.  
Plastic storage containers  
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they  
should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot  
foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.  
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in  
microwave ovens.  
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Food characteristics &  
Microwave cooking  
Moisture content of food  
Keeping an eye on things  
Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food  
such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking  
or covered to retain moisture.  
The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in  
preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks.  
Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a  
light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see  
inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate,  
stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the  
food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think  
appropriate to correct the problem.  
Bone and fat content of food  
Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when  
cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become  
overcooked.  
Quantity of food  
The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is  
being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time.  
Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.  
Shape of food  
Factors affecting microwave cooking times  
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe  
makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold  
butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with  
ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range  
of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the  
lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond  
the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing  
philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving  
cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,  
particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed  
from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When  
allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the  
oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels  
inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer  
portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful  
in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.  
Density of food  
Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are  
cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in  
cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape  
for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the  
centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the  
microwave.  
Covering  
A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or  
microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.  
Browning  
Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own  
fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning  
sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing  
colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original  
flavour of the recipe is not altered.  
Covering with greaseproof paper  
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense  
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous  
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.  
Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But  
because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.  
Arranging and spacing  
Height of food  
Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more  
evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never  
stack foods on top of one another.  
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the  
lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several  
times.  
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Food characteristics &  
Microwave cooking  
Stirring  
To Clean Your Oven  
1. Keep the inside of the oven clean  
Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking,  
food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to  
spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside  
of the food heats first.  
Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door  
surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and  
spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp  
cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to  
keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth  
then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray  
can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.  
Turning over  
Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and  
bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.  
Placing thicker portions facing outwards  
Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place  
thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way,  
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.  
Shielding  
Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges  
of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too  
much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.  
Elevating  
2. Keep the outside of the oven clean  
Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry  
with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the  
oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean  
control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a  
damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP after cleaning.  
Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside  
and centre of the foods.  
Piercing  
Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are  
pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters  
and whole vegetables and fruits.  
3. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels  
with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high  
humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.  
Testing if cooked  
Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods  
are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and  
poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish  
cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 50F (30C)  
and 150F (80C) during standing time.  
4. The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse  
then dry thoroughly.  
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR  
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.  
Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.  
Standing time  
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the  
microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless  
they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing  
allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop.  
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Questions &  
Answers  
Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?  
A. There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow.  
Light bulb has blown  
Q. Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven?  
A. Yes, if using one of the two methods described below  
1. Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking.  
2. Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific  
times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.  
Door is not closed  
Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?  
A. No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let  
microwave energy through.  
FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR  
THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED  
WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER  
THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING  
COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.  
Q. Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is  
touched?  
A. The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.  
CAUTION  
Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?  
A. Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray.  
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER  
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.  
Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?  
Q. Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?  
A. Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions  
correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time.  
Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help  
prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a  
microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of  
the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with  
the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you would do  
with a conventional cooker.  
A. When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam  
build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk  
before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.  
Q. Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?  
A. After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during  
standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the  
food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.  
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Plug wiring information/  
Technical Specifications  
Warning  
Technical Specification  
This appliance must be earthed  
MH-6047G/MH-6048S/MH-6048SS/MH-6047C  
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the  
following codes  
Power Input  
Output  
Microwave Frequency  
Outside Dimension  
Power  
230 V AC / 50 Hz  
BLUE ~ Neutral  
800  
W (IEC60705 rating standard)  
2450 MHz  
BROWN ~ Live  
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth  
340  
455 mm(W) X 81mm(H) X  
mm(D)  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may  
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals  
in your plug proceed as follows:  
Watts  
1000 Watts  
Watts  
Microwave  
Grill  
Combination  
Consumption  
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK.  
The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED.  
The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or  
.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the  
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in  
order to avoid a hazard;  
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<English>  
Disposal of your old appliance  
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it  
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.  
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from  
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by  
the government or the local authorities.  
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment and human health.  
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please  
contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
P/No. :MFL61941402  
 

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